Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Labor Day Weekend
I'll have to add pictures later...I'm at work...wasting time...and my pictures are on the computer at home. So the pictures will come later, but I'll fill in some details now.
Over Labor Day weekend the boys, Brad, and I went up to Manila with Brad's sister, Brooke, and her family. Okay there were lots of us up there. Brian (Brad's bro-in-law) has a cabin, and two of Brian's siblings have cabins just yards away. Staying in our cabin were Brad, the boys, and I, and Brooke, Brian and their girls. Jason and Monika (Brad's other sister) and their 4 boys came up and stayed in a neighboring cabin, along with Shanell (Brooke's friend) and her two girls. Oh yeah...and we had 6 dogs.
We had lots of fun. There was a parade on Saturday morning. They just shut down the highway and have a good old time. I was impressed. There was a fly-by, a motorcycle gang, candy throwing, Smokey the Bear, and lots of horses. Saturday night they do a boat parade out on the Gorge and fireworks. In usual fashion, Jake was not impressed with the fireworks. And like always, he fell asleep in my lap during the fireworks. Everyone else enjoyed it. Hiking to and from the firework watching spot was a little sketchy in the dark...but everyone made it with no real injury.
I was also VERY grateful for some good lookin' out on Brian and MacKenzie's part Saturday afternoon. Jake, Lij, and Kenz were playing in the weeds near the irrigation ditch trying to find critters and bugs and stuff. Brian was near by doing some yard work. Let me preface this with...when the ditch is FULL in the spring we don't let the kids anywhere near it...however, now the irrigation season is over there is not a lot of water in the ditch. I suppose you can guess what happened. Lijiah got a little too close to the edge and fell in the ditch. He screamed and cried and MacKenzie yelled for her dad and then ran for me. Brian had Lij out of the ditch and 1/2 way back to the house when I got outside. (I was taking a nap.) Lij was soaked up to his armpits. Brian said he was sitting in the water...so it was not even quite waist deep on Lij...still enough for a disaster...but thanks to the careful watching of Kenzie tragedy was avoided.
We got Lijiah stripped down and in a warm shower, put in his cozy jammies and watching a movie. He was fine. Jake, on the other hand, was still crying, "my brother, my brother." He was VERY upset that his brother had a mishap. He cried for a good 10 minutes after Lij was out and dry and in bed watching a movie. That brotherly bond is strong. The kids learned quick though...no one went near the weeds after Lij fell in. They all stayed well away from the ditch bank.
Jake didn't have anything near as dramatic as falling in a ditch. But he did get a whopper of a sliver in the bottom of his foot. It was about an inch long. It took Trey, Me, and Jorge to hold him down while Monika dug the sliver. We put some ointment and a band-aid on to try to protect the gaping hole in his heel, and wouldn't ya know...the stinker was out running around barefoot again in no time flat. I've kept an eye on it and I don't see any signs of infection, so I guess he's no worse for the wear...so far.
Monday Brad, the boys, and I drove down and took the dam tour. Brad had never been to the dam, and I hadn't been on the tour in years. It was a fun little outing. The kids especially loved feeding the fish at the bottom. They also wanted to play in the water. But since I didn't have life jackets, swimming suits, or dry things for anyone to put on we stayed out of the water.
It was a nice restful weekend. I just love going up to the Gorge. The peace and quiet (kind of, nothing is ever really peaceful and quiet with that many kids and dogs around), the beauty of nature, and good friends and family. It was a delightful weekend. Thanks to Brookie and Bri-guy for the invite.
Over Labor Day weekend the boys, Brad, and I went up to Manila with Brad's sister, Brooke, and her family. Okay there were lots of us up there. Brian (Brad's bro-in-law) has a cabin, and two of Brian's siblings have cabins just yards away. Staying in our cabin were Brad, the boys, and I, and Brooke, Brian and their girls. Jason and Monika (Brad's other sister) and their 4 boys came up and stayed in a neighboring cabin, along with Shanell (Brooke's friend) and her two girls. Oh yeah...and we had 6 dogs.
We had lots of fun. There was a parade on Saturday morning. They just shut down the highway and have a good old time. I was impressed. There was a fly-by, a motorcycle gang, candy throwing, Smokey the Bear, and lots of horses. Saturday night they do a boat parade out on the Gorge and fireworks. In usual fashion, Jake was not impressed with the fireworks. And like always, he fell asleep in my lap during the fireworks. Everyone else enjoyed it. Hiking to and from the firework watching spot was a little sketchy in the dark...but everyone made it with no real injury.
I was also VERY grateful for some good lookin' out on Brian and MacKenzie's part Saturday afternoon. Jake, Lij, and Kenz were playing in the weeds near the irrigation ditch trying to find critters and bugs and stuff. Brian was near by doing some yard work. Let me preface this with...when the ditch is FULL in the spring we don't let the kids anywhere near it...however, now the irrigation season is over there is not a lot of water in the ditch. I suppose you can guess what happened. Lijiah got a little too close to the edge and fell in the ditch. He screamed and cried and MacKenzie yelled for her dad and then ran for me. Brian had Lij out of the ditch and 1/2 way back to the house when I got outside. (I was taking a nap.) Lij was soaked up to his armpits. Brian said he was sitting in the water...so it was not even quite waist deep on Lij...still enough for a disaster...but thanks to the careful watching of Kenzie tragedy was avoided.
We got Lijiah stripped down and in a warm shower, put in his cozy jammies and watching a movie. He was fine. Jake, on the other hand, was still crying, "my brother, my brother." He was VERY upset that his brother had a mishap. He cried for a good 10 minutes after Lij was out and dry and in bed watching a movie. That brotherly bond is strong. The kids learned quick though...no one went near the weeds after Lij fell in. They all stayed well away from the ditch bank.
Jake didn't have anything near as dramatic as falling in a ditch. But he did get a whopper of a sliver in the bottom of his foot. It was about an inch long. It took Trey, Me, and Jorge to hold him down while Monika dug the sliver. We put some ointment and a band-aid on to try to protect the gaping hole in his heel, and wouldn't ya know...the stinker was out running around barefoot again in no time flat. I've kept an eye on it and I don't see any signs of infection, so I guess he's no worse for the wear...so far.
Monday Brad, the boys, and I drove down and took the dam tour. Brad had never been to the dam, and I hadn't been on the tour in years. It was a fun little outing. The kids especially loved feeding the fish at the bottom. They also wanted to play in the water. But since I didn't have life jackets, swimming suits, or dry things for anyone to put on we stayed out of the water.
It was a nice restful weekend. I just love going up to the Gorge. The peace and quiet (kind of, nothing is ever really peaceful and quiet with that many kids and dogs around), the beauty of nature, and good friends and family. It was a delightful weekend. Thanks to Brookie and Bri-guy for the invite.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
First Day of Kindergarten
Lijiah had his first day of Kindergarten today. He's been off and on excited about it all summer. At back-to-school night he was NOT excited for Kindergarten. On his testing day yesterday he was ready to go. I was really hoping for him to maintain that enthusiasm through today...
No such luck. Once he figured out I wasn't staying with him he got upset. He stayed in the corner and cried. We stuck around for a bit, but when they started rounding everyone up to go inside I left. Apparently his teacher, Ms. McCarty, got him out of the corner and inside because I didn't get any calls.
When I picked Lij up from daycare he told me he had fun at Kindergarten. So I'm holding out that the second day will have a better start than the first.
No such luck. Once he figured out I wasn't staying with him he got upset. He stayed in the corner and cried. We stuck around for a bit, but when they started rounding everyone up to go inside I left. Apparently his teacher, Ms. McCarty, got him out of the corner and inside because I didn't get any calls.
When I picked Lij up from daycare he told me he had fun at Kindergarten. So I'm holding out that the second day will have a better start than the first.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
And We're Current...
Looks like I did it in just a few hours...WOW...am I Super Woman or what?
August has been pretty good to us. We've had some cooler weather. We had a quick trip to Bear Lake (again no pictures). Lijiah and Jake spent a week with my mom and dad...Hallelujah!
We had a fun picnic yesterday with 2 of my brothers and their families, and my mom and dad. We went up American Fork Canyon and had some sandwiches and let the kids skinny dip...okay they had on their underwear. It was a fun little day trip.
August has been pretty good to us. We've had some cooler weather. We had a quick trip to Bear Lake (again no pictures). Lijiah and Jake spent a week with my mom and dad...Hallelujah!
We had a fun picnic yesterday with 2 of my brothers and their families, and my mom and dad. We went up American Fork Canyon and had some sandwiches and let the kids skinny dip...okay they had on their underwear. It was a fun little day trip.
July
Holy Moly!!! We're almost current!
The 4th of July brought the end of a new tradition. We went to Sugar House park with Brad's family (like last year). But according to local rumor there will not be fireworks at Sugar House park in years to come...stinkin' budget cuts. It was a fun day. We had some tasty sandwiches and played some football. That evening we watched the fireworks. Jake still hides under a blanket the whole time. He's not a fan of the fireworks. I'm not sure why.
The month of July also brought a visit from my other kids. Robert's kids got to come and stay for a week with Grandma Sonnie. (Once again I neglected to get pictures because I am a dorkus.) It was fun to see Anthony, Johnny, Liz, Brianna, and Zack. I wish we could see them more. Lijiah and Jake have such fun playing with their brothers and sisters. We had a little spend-the-night with Zack. Lijiah just thought that was the greatest. He was so sad when Zack had to go home.
Brad does fire restoration. In July his company got a HUGE job in Ogden. They were working 14 hour days, and so they pulled campers up to a campground and stayed in Ogden. We didn't get to see much of him. The job was supposed to be 4 to 6 days...but it was one of those growing jobs. They have now finished...finally...in just under 7 weeks. But I heard a rumor that they've put a bid in on the next 6 bays...it took about 7 weeks to do 1 bay...UG!
The 4th of July brought the end of a new tradition. We went to Sugar House park with Brad's family (like last year). But according to local rumor there will not be fireworks at Sugar House park in years to come...stinkin' budget cuts. It was a fun day. We had some tasty sandwiches and played some football. That evening we watched the fireworks. Jake still hides under a blanket the whole time. He's not a fan of the fireworks. I'm not sure why.
The month of July also brought a visit from my other kids. Robert's kids got to come and stay for a week with Grandma Sonnie. (Once again I neglected to get pictures because I am a dorkus.) It was fun to see Anthony, Johnny, Liz, Brianna, and Zack. I wish we could see them more. Lijiah and Jake have such fun playing with their brothers and sisters. We had a little spend-the-night with Zack. Lijiah just thought that was the greatest. He was so sad when Zack had to go home.
Brad does fire restoration. In July his company got a HUGE job in Ogden. They were working 14 hour days, and so they pulled campers up to a campground and stayed in Ogden. We didn't get to see much of him. The job was supposed to be 4 to 6 days...but it was one of those growing jobs. They have now finished...finally...in just under 7 weeks. But I heard a rumor that they've put a bid in on the next 6 bays...it took about 7 weeks to do 1 bay...UG!
April...May...June
We didn't do anything too exciting in April and May. Just business as usual...work, school (for Lij), home.
In June Lijiah had a very important Birthday. He has lived to see the ripe old age of 5.
We had a fabulous vacation in June. But because I am a dork I don't have a single picture of it. We went to Bear Lake with a huge group of friends. We spent 4 awesome days on the sunny beaches. It was really a great, relaxing, revitalizing trip. I could easily have spent twice the time we were there and not been ready to come home. It was WONDERFUL!!! We had waverunners and boats and truck-loads of sunblock. There was great food, and great fun. I can't wait for next summer's trip.
In June Lijiah had a very important Birthday. He has lived to see the ripe old age of 5.
We had a fabulous vacation in June. But because I am a dork I don't have a single picture of it. We went to Bear Lake with a huge group of friends. We spent 4 awesome days on the sunny beaches. It was really a great, relaxing, revitalizing trip. I could easily have spent twice the time we were there and not been ready to come home. It was WONDERFUL!!! We had waverunners and boats and truck-loads of sunblock. There was great food, and great fun. I can't wait for next summer's trip.
MARCH!!!!!!!!!
Only the best month all year. And for a variety of reasons.
#1) MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! I hit the big 25 this year. A quarter of a century old. Gosh! I'm practically over the hill. A foot and 1/2 in the grave. I should get my last will and testament in order...
In case your actually counting candles...Jessika's birthday is couple days after mine. So we had 36 candles...25 for me and 11 for her. That's also why we have a Hannah Montana cake and not Cinderella...keep reading you'll understand.
#2) DISNEYLAND!!!!!!!! I coerced my way into a trip to Disneyland with Brad. We left SLC on my birthday. We drove to Mesquite, NV, spent the night, then headed on down to Anaheim. We went with Brad's daughter, Jessika, (Jess had a cheer competition, hence the real reason for the trip).
Jess's mom, step-dad, and brother (Becka, Ben, & Mikey) also came on the journey.
#3) MY HERO!!!!!!!!!!! I love Cinderella. It's my favorite Disney movie. It's been my favorite since I was old enough to like movies. I've always wanted to meet Cinderella. I can now die happy!
I got a crown...cause I'm a princess! I also met Sleeping Beauty and Mulan...but I was most excited to meet Cinderella. I jumped up and down, squealing with delight. Then I was shaking so bad I couldn't speak. You'd think I was meeting someone actually important...like the president of the US or something. But no...I was just meeting my hero!
#1) MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! I hit the big 25 this year. A quarter of a century old. Gosh! I'm practically over the hill. A foot and 1/2 in the grave. I should get my last will and testament in order...
In case your actually counting candles...Jessika's birthday is couple days after mine. So we had 36 candles...25 for me and 11 for her. That's also why we have a Hannah Montana cake and not Cinderella...keep reading you'll understand.
#2) DISNEYLAND!!!!!!!! I coerced my way into a trip to Disneyland with Brad. We left SLC on my birthday. We drove to Mesquite, NV, spent the night, then headed on down to Anaheim. We went with Brad's daughter, Jessika, (Jess had a cheer competition, hence the real reason for the trip).
Jess's mom, step-dad, and brother (Becka, Ben, & Mikey) also came on the journey.
#3) MY HERO!!!!!!!!!!! I love Cinderella. It's my favorite Disney movie. It's been my favorite since I was old enough to like movies. I've always wanted to meet Cinderella. I can now die happy!
I got a crown...cause I'm a princess! I also met Sleeping Beauty and Mulan...but I was most excited to meet Cinderella. I jumped up and down, squealing with delight. Then I was shaking so bad I couldn't speak. You'd think I was meeting someone actually important...like the president of the US or something. But no...I was just meeting my hero!
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